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Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Tech Sgt. Kerry Miller, the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of the laboratory and day shift distribution supervisor, performs a weekly inspection of a fuel filtering system at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2010. The inspection ensures quality of the fuel by ensuring that no debris or water has contaminated the fuel. The Petroleum Oils and Lubricants flight, ranked fourth in the Air Force for most gallons pumped, pumps 8 to 9 million gallons monthly worth about $16 million. Sergeant Miller is a native of Harrisburg, Pa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Senior Airman Kevin Searls, the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of fuels operational readiness capability equipment, squeezes the deadman, similar to a handle on a gas pump, which being flowing fuel to an aircraft at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2010. The Petroleum Oils and Lubricants flight, ranked fourth in the Air Force for most gallons pumped, pumps 8 to 9 million gallons monthly worth about $16 million. Airman Searls is a native of Kingwood, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Senior Airman Kevin Searls, the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of fuels operational readiness capability equipment, adjusts the amount of fuel being pumped during an aircraft refueling at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2010. The Petroleum Oils and Lubricants flight, ranked fourth in the Air Force for most gallons pumped, pumps 8 to 9 million gallons monthly worth about $16 million. Airman Searls is a native of Kingwood, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Senior Airman Kevin Searls, the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of fuels operational readiness capability equipment, hauls a fuel hose to an aircraft for refueling at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2010. The Petroleum Oils and Lubricants flight, ranked fourth in the Air Force for most gallons pumped, pumps 8 to 9 million gallons monthly worth about $16 million. Airman Searls is a native of Kingwood, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Airman 1st Class Dustin Henke, assigned to the Petroleum Oils and Lubricants flight, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, examines a liquid oxygen sample for odors and debris prior to releasing it to use in aircrafts at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2010. LOX, stored at -297 degrees Fahrenheit, is used in aircraft for aviators to breathe and has recently been used in helicopters to supply casualties with oxygen while being transported. The Petroleum Oils and Lubricants flight, ranked fourth in the Air Force for most gallons pumped, pumps 8 to 9 million gallons monthly worth about $16 million. Airman Henke is a native of Waverly, Minn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Left to right: Staff Sgt. Gregory King and Airman 1st Class Dustin Henke, assigned to the Petroleum Oils and Lubricants flight, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, fill a 50-gallon tank with liquid oxygen at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2010. LOX, stored at -297 degrees Fahrenheit, is used in aircraft for aviators to breathe and has recently been used in helicopters to supply casualties with oxygen while being transported. The fuels service center receives more than 300 fuel requests a day and are met in less than 30 minutes on average. The Petroleum Oils and Lubricants flight, ranked fourth in the Air Force for most gallons pumped, pumps 8 to 9 million gallons monthly worth about $16 million. Sergeant King is a native of Lanham, Md., and Airman Henke is a native of Waverly, Minn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Tech. Sgt. Jeff Mikkelson, the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of the fuels service center, sends a refueling assignment to operators on the flight line at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2010. The fuels service center receives more than 300 fuel requests a day and are met in less than 30 minutes on average. The Petroleum Oils and Lubricants flight, ranked fourth in the Air Force for most gallons pumped, pumps 8 to 9 million gallons monthly worth about $16 million. Sergeant Mikkelson is a native of Montague, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Maintaining your vehicle pride

Senior Airman Kellie Schaeffer, vehicle management analysis, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Wentz, Non-commissioned officer in charge of tactical maintenance, checks the safety of use and maintenance advisory messages for a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2010. Both are assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Maintaining your vehicle pride

Senior Airman Derek Bargo, a vehicle maintenance technician assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, removes a transmission to replace output shaft seals on a truck at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2010. Airman Bargo is a native of San Diego, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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PJ's show 455th AEW Commander life in the fast lane

Brig. Gen. Jack L. Briggs, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, test fires the M14, an enhanced battle rifle, during a training mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 24, 2010. The training mission, led by the 33rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provided a glimpse of what the 33rd ERQS brings to the fight and the capabilities it provides to combat commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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PJ's show 455th AEW Commander life in the fast lane

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PJ's show 455th AEW Commander life in the fast lane

Pararescuemen from the 33rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron explain the features of an M-4 rifle to Brig. Gen. Jack L. Briggs, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during a training mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 24, 2010. The training mission provided a glimpse of what the 33rd ERQS brings to the fight and the capabilities it provides to combat commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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33rd EHMU keeps helicopters rotating

Airman 1st Class Hunter Rains, a crew chief assigned to the 33rd Expeditionary Helicopter Maintenance Unit, performs a inspection of the tail rotor blade at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 2, 2010. Airman Rains is a native of Bells, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Life support keeps Bagram in the fight

Staff Sgt. Courtney Martin, an aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, performs a preflight inspection of a helmet at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 2, 2010. Sergeant Martin is a native of Jackson, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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455th Airmen install new fuel bladder, supply the fight

Airmen assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron unfurl a new fuel bladder at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 31. 2010. The new fuel bladder can hold 200,000 gallons of jet fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Bagram Airmen fuel mission one gallon at a time

Maintaining your vehicle pride

Maintaining your vehicle pride

PJ's show 455th AEW Commander life in the fast lane

PJ's show 455th AEW Commander life in the fast lane

PJ's show 455th AEW Commander life in the fast lane

33rd EHMU keeps helicopters rotating

Life support keeps Bagram in the fight

455th Airmen install new fuel bladder, supply the fight

455th Airmen install new fuel bladder, supply the fight

455th Airmen install new fuel bladder, supply the fight

455th Airmen install new fuel bladder, supply the fight

455th Airmen install new fuel bladder, supply the fight

455th Airmen install new fuel bladder, supply the fight